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How WEARC online exam sessions work

Our sessions are remote, friendly, and structured so you know exactly what to do. The most important step is to use the official session page for payment and registration.

Remote session ARRL-VEC
Easy three-step sign-up

Registration checklist

  • Choose a session date on HamStudy.
  • Pay the $15 exam fee using the link(s) on that page (it covers any higher-level exam you pass in the same session).
  • Complete registration right after payment.

You should receive a confirmation email from ExamTools within a few minutes. If it is missing, check spam, then email us.

What to expect

During the session

We will verify your identity, walk through the process, and help you feel comfortable before the exam begins.

  • Plan to join a little early so your audio and video are working.
  • Have a government-issued photo ID available.
  • Pick a quiet space where you can focus.
  • Follow the WEARC checklist instructions.
Multiple exam elements: If you want to take more than one element in the same session, email us ahead of time so we can schedule enough time.
Study

Use HamStudy to prepare

Practice until you are consistently passing at 85%. Then schedule your exam with confidence.

Tip: Be sure to practice using all the questions in the current exam pool.

Ask

We help first-timers

If something is unclear, email us. We would rather answer questions early than fix last-minute issues.

Next steps

After you pass

Join a meeting, get advice on your first station, and make your first contacts with an elmer nearby.

Build Your Station guide